Health
Nurses have had enough, threatening big gaps in US health care
A large swath of American nurses want out of the profession, raising the threat of a mass exodus that would leave gaping holes in health care.
Jun 27, 2023
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News tagged with environment
Psychology & Psychiatry
Study shows psychedelic drugs reopen 'critical periods' for social learning
Neuroscientists have long searched for ways to reopen "critical periods" in the brain, when mammals are more sensitive to signals from their surroundings that can influence periods of brain development. Now, researchers at ...
Jun 14, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Eradicating deadly tuberculosis with better tests and treatments
European researchers are tackling the world's most lethal infectious disease as part of efforts to end it by 2035. Dr. Cristina Vilaplana is a medical doctor passionate about helping patients with tuberculosis (TB). Her research ...
Jun 13, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Study links unhealthy neighborhood food environments to poor birth weight outcomes in New York
Higher neighborhood density of unhealthy retail food establishments was associated with a higher risk of delivering a baby that was large-for-gestational age, according to a new study at Columbia Mailman School of Public ...
Jun 12, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Disadvantaged neighborhoods and symptoms of depression associated with premature aging
Feeling depressed and living in a deprived urban neighborhood could be making you age faster, according to a new study led by researchers at McMaster University.
Jun 5, 2023
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Being socially active in mid-late life linked to 30–50% lower dementia risk
People who are socially engaged when middle aged and beyond are 30-50% less likely to develop dementia later on, finds a new review of evidence led by UCL researchers.
Jun 1, 2023
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Health
Older Australians need to consider home modifications sooner
Most older Australians would prefer to remain in their home for as long as possible, but few consider age-friendly modifications that reduce safety risks and ensure they avoid injuries during their golden years, according ...
May 23, 2023
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Medical research
Research discoveries more likely to be used in pediatricians' offices if patients and their caregivers get involved
Thousands of health research articles are published every year. With new evidence constantly being made available, you might assume health practices are also constantly evolving.
May 17, 2023
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Medical research
Improving the research environment in the Horn of Africa
Researchers have published a study detailing the measures needed to improve One Health research in the Horn of Africa for the benefit of people, livestock and the environment.
May 12, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How psychiatrists can improve transgender care
A US Transgender Survey data found 39% of participants were currently experiencing serious psychological distress, nearly eight times the rate in the US population.
May 10, 2023
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